Stock markets have slumped worldwide in the past six weeks on the back of rising inflation and speculation of continued interest rate rises may dent economic growth.
Policy makers in the U.S. are scheduled to announce their next rate decision on June 29. Economists surveyed by Bloomberg expect a 17th straight increase to 5.25%.
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